MathWorks Minidrone Competitions

Learn Model-Based Design. Show off your skills. Have fun!

Competition Details

Get an introduction to Model-Based Design while challenging your peers. You'll design a line follower algorithm
using Simulink and learn how to model, simulate, and fly a minidrone. Find out more about the rules and guidelines.

Teams of 2 to 4 participants

Virtual or in-person competition rounds

No participation fees

Complimentary MathWorks software

Competitions Around the World

Regional Competition	Format	Venue	Application Deadline	Simulation Submission Deadline
SJTU China 2021	In Person	Shanghai, China	August 2, 2021 1:00 p.m. EST	September 30, 2021
Deakin University 2022	Virtual	Webex	August 16, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	August 23, 2022
Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2022	Virtual	Webex	August 1, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	August 16, 2022
India 2022	In Person	Kanpur, India	July 29, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	August 12, 2022
New Zealand 2022	In Person	Auckland, New Zealand	July 22, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	August 05, 2022
Mexico 2022	Virtual	Zoom	August 05, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	August 15, 2022
Poland 2023	In Person	Poznan, Poland	December 09, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	December 23, 2022
Turkey 2023	In Person	Ankara, Turkey	December 09, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	December 23, 2022
Georgia Institute of Technology 2022	In Person	Atlanta, USA	October 12, 2022 1:00 p.m. EST	October 19, 2022

Meet the Masters!

Winning teams are crowned MathWorks Minidrones Masters by developing the fastest and most consistent minidrone line follower algorithms.

MathWorks Minidrones Competition Video Series

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